1947 Chateau Petrus & Chateau Margaux (Vandermeulen)...

Pétrus 1947 – Pomerol Grape variety: primarily Merlot, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc in some older vintages. The 1947 vintage is generally considered a Merlot-dominant—or effectively pure Merlot—wine. What does Merlot contribute here? very ripe, dark fruit plums and black cherries soft, almost creamy texture chocolate/cocoa truffle herbs/spices after decades: tobacco, leather, and earthy notes The 1947 is regarded as a legendary Pétrus. Tasting notes for the Vandermeulen-bottled 1947 mention black fruit, black truffle, mint, tobacco, and cedar, with a very long finish. Château Margaux 1947 – Margaux The situation here is quite different. Primary grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The precise blend of such an old vintage cannot be reliably determined using modern percentage standards, as the composition has evolved over the years. Cabernet Sauvignon provides: structure tannins cassis/black fruit longevity Merlot contributes a degree of roundness and softness, while Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot add complexity. 1947 was a very warm year for Margaux. Château Margaux itself describes the 1947 vintage as exceptionally powerful yet fresh, featuring an intense bouquet and very ripe fruit. According to the château, the tannins remain clearly perceptible and can impart a slightly dry sensation. Aromas often noted in matured bottles include: cassis raspberry cedar smoke liquorice old books mushroom dried fig iron/blood-like earthy notes}

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